Kenmore 153.32116 manual

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    Use & Care Guide Model No. 153.321160 60 Gallon 153.321180 80 Gallon C LLC US I<enmore® Elite @ For potable water heating only. Not suitable for space heating. INSTALLER: Afflx these instructions to or near the water heater. OWNER: Retain these instructions for future reference. Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual de [...]

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    Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this [...]

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    Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. Instruction manual must remain with water heater. Improper installation and use may result in property damage. • Do not operate water he[...]

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    10 -YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER H EATER For ten years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner's manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 1. Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workmans[...]

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    SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ....................................................................................................................................... 2 GENERAL SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................................[...]

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    Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly the absence of Local Codes, with the current edition ofthe installed and maintained, itshould give you years oftrouble free service. It isstrongly suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They wilt arrange for [...]

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    Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN [...]

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    Removing the Old Water Heater FIGURE 2. 1. Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person. 4. Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "[...]

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    Mineral Buildup or Sediment MayAccumulate • This causes the water heater to become much heavier than normal. • If spilled, could causestaining. Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could cause staining. Facts to Con[...]

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    Water Piping System Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskfor scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering. Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temper[...]

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    8. After piping has been properly connected to the water heater, open the nearest hot water faucet. Then open the cold water shut off valve and allow the tank to completely fill with water. To purge the lines of any excess air and sediment, keep the hot water faucet open for 3 minutes after a constant flow of water is obtained. Close the faucet and[...]

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    Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Hazard Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI Z21.22 CSA 4.4 andASME code. • Properly sized temperature-relief valve must be installed in opening provided. • Can result in overheating and excessive tank pressure. • Can cause serious injury or death. This heater is provided with a pr[...]

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    Filling the Water Heater Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. • Fill tan kwith water before operating. Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" po[...]

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    8. Connect the electrical supply to the water heater. NOTE: Remove the standard 1/2 inch knock-out (opening) in the junction box for conduit connections. 9. Connect ground wire to green ground wire in the electrical junction box of the water heater. 10. Reinstall the junction box cover. 11. Reattach the left touvered access panel to the water heate[...]

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    Water Heater Location Condensate Drain Line [] Centrally located with the water piping system. [] The flooring beneath the water heater must be able to support the weight of the water heater when filled with water (See Table 1). [] Located indoors (such as a basement or garage) and in a vertical position. Sheltered from freezing temperatures. [] Pr[...]

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    or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water Before Using 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Make sure the water heater has been properly installed. See "Installing Your Water Heater" section. Make sure the air filter is correctly seated, as it may shift during shipping or installation. See "Repair Parts Illustration" s[...]

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    Operating Mode Descriptions The operating modes can be changed by touching the desired mode icon on the User Interface Module (see Figure 16.) NOTE: All buttons on the User Interface are touch sensitive and require only a light touch to actuate. ® HyE3R4D © ELECTRIC Hybrid Mode - This is the default, recommended setting. Combining high energy eff[...]

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    If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperature- pressure relief valve w[...]

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    1. Press the power button on the user interface module to place the water heater in Standby Mode. 2. Turn off the power to the water heater. 3, FIGURE 18. Drain the water heater as directed in the "Draining and Flushing" section. • Burn hazard • Hotwater discharge. • Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge. 4, 5. 6. Remove the acc[...]

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    2. Remove (slide) the filter from the unit. 3. If you are replacing the filter skip to step 4. To clean the filter use a vacuum with a hose attachment to remove any dust or debris. 4. Place the new or cleaned filter into the water heater and secu re the filter to the shroud with the screw loosened earlier. NOTE: Use the guides/slots when inserting [...]

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    Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. • Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. • Contact qualified installer or service agency. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system, the volume of water wilt grow. As the volume of water grows, there wilt be a[...]

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    "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS Explosion Hazard • Flammable hydrogen gases may be present. • Keep all ignition sources away from faucet when turning on hot water. HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flamma[...]

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    CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. 1. DISPLAY SHOWS UPPER ELEMENT CONNECT FAU LT LOWER ELEMENT CONNECT FAU LT 1. INDICATES Upper element is not functioning Lower element is not functioning 2. 1. 2. Turn off power at the circuit breaker/fuse box and check for a loose connection at the element. For access directions see "Element Removal/Replacement" sect[...]

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    PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION NO HOT WATER 1. 1. INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER/ SLOW HOT WATER RECOVERY HIGH OPERATION COSTS DRIP FROM TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (Warning: Do not plug or cap T&P discharge pipe.) OTHER 2, 3. POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) No power to the water heater (power button not lit) Unit in standby (power button RED) Unit in Vacatio[...]

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    Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. The water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. A. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. ® ® B. Small amounts[...]

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    KENMORE ELITE HYBRID ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS 153.321160 60 Gallon 153.321180 80 Gallon ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 MODEL NUMBER PARTS DESCRIPTION 153.321160 153.321180 Upper Access Cover 409230-000 409230-000 Lower Access Cover 409231-000 409231-000 Upper Element (4500 Watts) 9007479015 9007479015 Lower Element (2000 Watts) 9003946115 9003946115 [...]

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